Welp, what a difference a week makes. This was the photo I put up last week of our nearby park. And this is the picture of the same park this week.It's only natural for this time of year. Gonna miss my favorite season. Onward to the holidays. May everyone be blessed as we move forward… Continue reading Natural Nature
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The Farm in My Yard
Look how beautifully these dahlias are blooming. We bought these because we wanted a perennial for the side of our house. Once we got them home, we learned they needed full sunlight. The side of the house only gets half sunlight. So we planted them beside the sitting walls of our patio.I just hope they… Continue reading The Farm in My Yard
Strange February
Hello Precious Citizens of the World. I don't usually post on Mondays, but we had such a beautiful Sunday here in the Chicago burbs I wanted to share.I live near the Fox River which is 202 miles long. There's something about a river or a creek that feels cleansing to me. I love spending time… Continue reading Strange February
Nature is Being
Tre and I observe nature from our back patio His eyes veer upward To the bare branches of a tree A bird opens its large wings And flies from one tree to anotherIn unison with the hawk’s flight A terrifying squeal occurs The screeches are blood-curdling The cries for help painful to the ears… Continue reading Nature is Being
Is It Me?
Boy the news cycle changes fast these days, doesn't it? From a virus, to lockdowns, to opening/closing schools, to chaos in city streets, to wildfires, to hurricanes, and the sad death of a Supreme Court Justice. Whew. I'm out of breath.The sun photo above was taken a week ago when smoke haze from the fires… Continue reading Is It Me?
Created a Monster
Remember when I shared all the photos from my bird feeder? Remember how excited I was to have some new animal friends?Here's what I believe to be a female cardinal. Could be a juvenile male, but I don't think so. Females are brownish-red. This is what a juvenile male looks like (left). Gray feathers are… Continue reading Created a Monster
Drained Emotions
I've loved lilacs ever since I was a child swinging on our old rusty swing set next to a lilac bush in the back yard. I dreamed of having my own when I grew up. Except, when I did grow up, I moved to Florida where lilac bushes don't grow. Twenty-seven years after we moved… Continue reading Drained Emotions
Four Days for Goldilocks
Air conditions are off. Heat pumps and furnaces are off. Goldilocks is enjoying this "just right" weather. Everything is quiet, and I hear something rustling in the brush.Oh, it's just a chipmunk.I apologize for being unable to get to reading blogs last week. For my birthday on Thursday, and all the way through Sunday, we… Continue reading Four Days for Goldilocks
Splendid Sunny Summer
Hello blogging world. It's been so long since I posted that It almost feels like my first time. I know other bloggers who have gone longer than me and then returned, but six weeks is quite a while for me to go between posts. This summer of 2019 has been active and sunny. We haven't… Continue reading Splendid Sunny Summer
Half full
I originally wanted to start by writing that the summer is half over, but instead I decided it's still half full. Right? I hope everyone else is enjoying their summer. So far, mine has been quite busy. I cherish all the social events, because I felt like a hermit when I lived in Florida. I… Continue reading Half full
Dear March
Dear March, Thank you for this past Sunday, for the vibrant sky, and the refreshing hint of spring, soon to awaken and beautify. But, could this just be a tease? Because, all I see, is dormant life all around me. Nature is parched and dry, looks as if she can’t revive. March you’re so fickle.… Continue reading Dear March
What’s the Difference?
You knew it was coming...my observations on life and the differences between the two states where I’ve lived. First half of my life I lived in Illinois . . . Second half of my life I lived in Florida . . . Now I'm back in Illinois again. Aside from the obvious weather and economic… Continue reading What’s the Difference?
Outdoor Galore
People walk here. I probably see double the amount of people walking in my new neighborhood in the Chicago suburbs then back in Florida where I lived. There are also more people at parks, on bikes and sitting out on their porches. I wondered how the Sunshine State could have less people interested in the outdoors.… Continue reading Outdoor Galore
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